Dionysus & Giant Eurytus - Ancient Greek Vase Painting (original) (raw)
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DETAILS
| Museum Collection | Antikensammlung Berlin |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | Berlin F2321 |
| Beazley Archive No. | 203429 |
| Ware | Attic Red Figure |
| Shape | Kyathos |
| Painter | Attributed to the Oinophile Painter |
| Date | ca 510 B.C. |
| Period | Archaic |
DESCRIPTION
Dionysus battles the Gigante Eurytus. The god is crowned with a wreath of ivy leaves and carries a miniature panther on his arm. He spears the fallen giant in the side. The giant lies prone and is trapped in the coils of serpent--presumably summoned by the god. A second giant (not shown) thrusts his spear at Dionysus.
This image is a montage of several photos of the vase.